Limmud Conference 2011

Is it possible to be an observant Jew in the modern world without abandoning either the Jewish ideal of obedience to God or the modern value of personal autonomy? We'll be exploring creative responses to this question by three orthodox (or not so orthodox) thinkers. Do they successfully defend traditional Judaism, or do they unwittingly undermine the foundations of Jewish faith? This time: Rabbi J.B. Soloveitchik, the leader of twentieth century American modern orthodoxy.

At the end of the year celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James edition of the Bible, here is a chance to explore the curious paradox that the Bible is both essential and irrelevant to Judaism today - with both descriptions being true at the same time!

Adults only. Come and discuss a revolutionary approach to intimacy, marriage, and personal relationships, drawing on traditional Jewish wisdom. Based on Shmuley's international best-selling books on love and intimacy, as well as his experience of counselling individuals and couples, we will break down sexual taboos and openly, yet respectfully, discuss the meanings, emotions, and hidden power of sexuality.

Award-winning Jewish performance poet from Washington, DC, Jonathan B. Tucker will speak on issues of social justice, love, and noodles (among other things) in this featured performance. He will talk about his use of spoken word poetry to organise and ins

The Rabbi and the Prostitute: Who Owns Holiness? Yes, it's true - Some Talmudic Rabbis would go see Prostitutes... The amazing thing is that the Talmud is not afraid to tell us about this! We will be reading the story, and exploring it's meaning, while also examining the legal context in which this tale is told.